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Opposition to Biden's new Labor Secretary pick builds | 60K trucks recalled over steering
Julie Su, who has served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor since July 2021, previously supported AB 5 while working in California, OOIDA said. Also: Daimler recalling 60K trucks; Two undercoat products; CVSA hosting healthy eating webinar.
March 6, 2023
Life
$4 million worth of narcotics seized from trailer in Arizona
Troopers found more than $4 million worth of suspected meth, fentanyl and cocaine during recent stop. Also: Comment period on proposed broker financial regs changes closes Monday; Arizona sidelines trucks during enforcement blitz; more.
March 3, 2023
Regulations
Trucker seeks permanent hours of service exemption
Truck driver and Army veteran John Olier is petitioning FMCSA for an exemption from several hours of service provisions. Also: Two states looking to tame nuclear verdicts; new trucking group heading to Washington looking to preserve IC model.
March 2, 2023
Regulations
Safety ratings: FMCSA on the verge of reconsidering current system
FMCSA's Associate Policy Administrator Larry Minor this week revealed plans for a possible rulemaking around the safety rating system, with the agency planning to seek carrier input later this year on how to improve the system.
March 2, 2023
Regulations
Inspectors focusing on anti-lock brakes, cargo securement during Roadcheck blitz
The annual 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held May 16-18. Also: ATRI asks for owner-operators' 2022 operational costs; Carrier Transicold's new CARB-compliant reefer unit now available.
March 1, 2023
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know
This year's updates to the CVSA's out-of-service criteria mostly benefit operators with somewhat "less stringent" OOS conditions in place around drugs and the logbook.
March 1, 2023
Regulations
New FMCSA Deputy Administrator sworn in
The agency's former Chief Counsel, Earl Adams Jr., will oversee various aspects of its operations. Also: Truck driver named 38th Goodyear Highway Hero; 8,000 medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; TA launches new restaurant concept.
February 27, 2023
Regulations
Michigan adjusts spring weight restrictions
Michigan DOT has updated the area of the state currently under spring weight restrictions. Also: Bestpass partnering with CDL legal services firm; latest Highway Angel.
February 24, 2023
Equipment
Trucking groups again call for repeal of truck excise tax
Several trucking organizations penned a letter to Congressional leaders seeking a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Spot market demand falling as rates flat; former safety manager sentenced in illegal tank repair scheme; more.
February 23, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA rejects another HOS exemption, as split-sleeper flexibility sought
Another driver is seeking an exemption -- this time to allow a 5/5 sleeper-berth split. Also: Carrier's H-2B application to hire 10 foreign drivers denied; DAT notes 'unusual activity,' needed password reset; I-75 closure in MI; latest Highway Angel.
February 22, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA denies small fleet's hours of service exemption request
Flat Top Transport's request for a four-month HOS waiver denied. Also: Six more sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; Daimler recalls 70,000 trucks for brake corrosion, bunk issues; Uber Freight helping deploy electric trucks.
February 21, 2023
Regulations
Rhode Island requests appeal hearing for truck-only toll ruling
The state's truck-only tolls were ruled unconstitutional last fall, but state officials filed a brief seeking an appeals hearing. Also: Used truck sales jumped in January but are expected to be lower through the year; Love's announced 2023 growth plans.
February 20, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Why FMCSA keeps revoking ELDs, and how to tell if yours is next
After a rash of recent ELD revocations by the FMCSA, one ELD provider explains why he thinks the agency is "cracking down" on faulty ELDs. He offers insight, too, on ways to tell if your device could be next.
February 17, 2023
Regulations
Eight-state HOS waiver extended | What are the best truck stops?
FMCSA has extended a regional emergency declaration waiving drive time limits for fuel haulers in eight states. Also: Trucker Path reveals 2022 Top 100 Truck Stops rated by app users; Convoy freight platform layoffs, Atlanta office closure.
February 17, 2023
Channel 19
Operator let go after fentanyl, heroin found stashed in trailer
When Georgia police found suspected fentanyl, heroin and drug paraphernalia in storage pods being hauled by a professional driver, they knew enough to let him off with a warning.
February 16, 2023
Regulations
With growing EV adoption, car haulers call for higher weight limits
A coalition representing car haulers, manufacturers called on Congress for legislation to increase weight limits for auto transport. Also: Diesel prices drop below $4.50/gallon nationwide, as spot van/reefer rates cool to levels below five-year average.
February 14, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA proposes long-overdue CSA carrier Safety Measurement System revamp
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
February 14, 2023
Regulations
House bill would require FMCSA to update carrier safety rating regs
The legislation would require brokers and shippers to use carriers not deemed unfit by FMCSA, and also require FMCSA to update its regulations for how they determine whether a carrier is safe or unfit to operate.
February 13, 2023
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OTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600
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